The Wave
Mid to high tide is the safer working window, and the best swell is a clean northeast pulse with southwest offshore wind.
The beach can be rippy and rocky, so check the line before paddling out.
Surf GuideEast Coast
White Sands
White Sands is an East Lothian beach on the east side of Dunbar with a fast, textured surf line. It looks simple from above but behaves like a hollow, rippy surf check with boulders in places. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for White Sands in East Coast.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationEast Coast, GB
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Parking sits on the grass at the back of the beach and access is straightforward off the east end of Dunbar.
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